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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 64.68 and 32.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 64.68 and 32.34 is: 44.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 64.68 = 32.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/64.68 = 32.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 64.68 × 32.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 2,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091.75/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.62

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